Whether you have a big garden or a small windowsill, you can still make the world a greener place.
This beautiful book is the perfect introduction to gardening. Whether you're planting a seed in your garden or making a terrarium in a jar in your bedroom, The Little Gardener's Handbook encourages readers to put on their gardening gloves and explore the world around them. Readers will learn about how plants work, how to grow their own vegetables and the importance of protecting the natural world.
With vibrant artwork by illustrator Maria Dek, this book aims to inspire little gardeners everywhere.
A vibrant first introduction to gardening for ages 6+Includes DIY activities to try at home.Text by expert ecologist and educator, Michael Holland.Colourful, charming artwork by illustrator Maria Dek.Expanding the younger side of the Big Picture Press list.Gardening is a subject only growing in popularity.Arlin quarter binding and matt lam cover finishes.Contents (three sections): Introduction; All About Plants; The Plant Kingdom; Why Are Plants Important?; What Plants Need to Survive; What Is A Seed?; DIY Activity (TBC); What Is A Fruit?; All About Soil; DIY Soil Activity; Life Cycles; Let's Grow; A Potted History of Gardening; The Seasons; Tools and Equipment; Making a Start; DIY Terrarium; Caring For Your Plants; Friends and Foes; Container Considerations (DIY); Crops and Rotation; Enjoy Your Garden; Gardening For Colour and Scent; DIY Botanical Den; Gardening For Flavour; Wildlife And Gardening; DIY Mindfulness Activity; 
